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The Lobster Trap

128 Catalina St, Located on the corner of 3rd & Catalina St., Avalon, Catalina Island, CA 90704
310-510-8585
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Ranked #3 of 36 restaurants in Avalon
Cuisines: Seafood
Good for: Bar Scene, Groups, Local cuisine
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Bar Scene, Groups, Local cuisine
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout, After-hours
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San Diego, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

We ordered a white seabass sandwich and the fried scallop plate and a coconut shrimp starter . Very little fish in the sandwich . The coconut shrimp and scallops were fried to death . Way overdone and tasteless . Everything was expensive as you might expect on the island . The waiter was the only good part of this experience.... More

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Rancho Cucamonga, California
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4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

I had a great spinach salad and clam chowder here. Yummy!! Later in the night it gets a little crowded and noisy but if you eat here earlier in the day, maybe for lunch you will enjoy the food.

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See 6 more reviews by JenaiMorehead for Avalon
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8 restaurant reviews
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24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

I arrived at this restaurant after 9 pm and was so pleasantly surprised to find this place was not only open, but happy to serve us. The Lobster Trap is one of the few restaurants that stay open late-like, midnight- and has really great food too! I went easy with the ceaser salad and clam chowder bread bowl and my... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 via mobile

Well based off Trip advisor this place is highly recommened, but dont order the maine lobster highly diappointing. Its more like 4 bites thats its......really im not joking open it just the ends and 2 claws very very sad for 40 dollars. Btw my son had a 5 cheese ravoli the best if you want pasta at a seafood joint.... More

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California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

Each of us got something different and other than having a wait (it's a small place with not too many tables), the only complaint was that we all were toooo full...It is definitley worth the wait though - The food was excellent and our waiter was fun and funny! ;)

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Huntington Beach, California, United States
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24 reviews 24 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

prices are just like everything else in Catalina, a little high. They have large serving and food was good! servers were nice and attentive.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013 via mobile

The seafood is delicious, bartenders super friendly and the atmosphere is genuine. We can't wait to come back!

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Phoenix, AZ
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10 reviews 10 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

Very disappointed in this meal. The sea bass was very expensive and had a mushy texture and tasted bad. Beer is always good but the food should be better for the price!!

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See 4 more reviews by SheriBeriB for Avalon
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13 restaurant reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013 via mobile

This place came highly recommended by all the locals and it didn't disappoint. Pöke was delicious, ahi tuna appetizer was everyone's favorite - melt in your mouth! - onion rings, crab cakes, coconut shrimp, monkey balls. They were all a ten! Staff was sweet as can be and recommended golf cart routes and olaf's ice cream, which was also a... More

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orange county ca
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10 restaurant reviews
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51 helpful votes 51 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

I know the name is lobster trap but we did not have lobster. Appetizer Monkey Balls - This is idea that sounds good on paper but is just not what you want to eat do yourself a favor skip it . Clam chowder creamy and decent good clam flavor Entrees - This is why i gave this restaurant the 4... More

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